ARUGULA, MOZZARELLA, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND MINT SALAD

Arugula, Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper and Mint Salad image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper
6 cups arugula (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves
3 balls mozzarella bocconcini, sliced

Steps:

Whisk the olive oil, mayo, vinegar, Dijon, shallot, lemon juice and some salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
Turn a gas burner on medium-high and cook the whole red pepper directly on the flame, turning occasionally, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Put the pepper in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a dish towel. Let stand for 15 minutes to steam, then use the back of a paring knife to remove the skin from the pepper. Remove the stem and seeds, then cut the pepper into thin strips.
Toss the arugula and mint together in a wide shallow bowl or platter, then arrange the mozzarella and peppers on top. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.